10 Alcoholics, all in a line,
One got to thinking---
Then there were Nine.

9 Alcoholics, one said, "Wait!"
"A near beer can't hurt!"
Then there were eight.

8 Alcoholics, lookin' up to heaven.
One cut out meetings---
Then there were seven.

7 Alcoholics, doing service for kicks.
One started grumbling---
Then there were six.

6 Alcoholics, glad to be alive.
'til one smoked pot---
Then there were five.

5 Alcoholics, greeters at the door
One played the Big Shot---
Then there were four.

4 Alcoholics, for fun and for free.
One's case was "different"
Then there were three.

3 Alcoholics, knowing what to do.
One rewrote the Big Book---
Then there were two.

2 Alcoholics, having some fun.
One started lying---
Then there was one.

1 Alcoholic, talking to HP
"If only one is sober---
I'm glad that it's me!"

"Anonymous"

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